IBM Impact

IBM aspires to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

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Dedicated to making a difference

At IBM, we combine our talent, technology and community of partners and leaders to create positive change. Our commitment to innovation and collaboration empowers us to tackle pressing challenges and improve lives in communities around the world.

Our focus areas
Community development

IBM invests in skills, innovation and service to expand opportunity and strengthen communities around the world.

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Governance

IBM upholds strong governance through ethical practices, transparency and accountability across our business.

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Talent

IBM takes deliberate actions to develop a skilled, inclusive workforce and foster a culture of growth and well-being.

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Environment

IBM continues to take deliberate actions to drive real results for environmental responsibility.

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Data and policies

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Stories of impact
Portrait of Gian-Luca Fenocchi
Gian-Luca Fenocchi

He created REX (acronym for Rescue & Exploration), an autonomous four-legged robot using IBM watsonx.

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Portrait of Alexandros Korkovelos
Alexandros Korkovelos

He is driving efforts to build solutions that enable data-driven energy and infrastructure interventions in developing economies.

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Portrait of Kim Cook-Boyd
Kim Cook-Boyd

Raised to believe she could make the world a better place, Kim turns that belief into reality through community volunteering. 

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